The host is pleased to offer this program to an in-person audience in the Boston conference center in addition to the live and recorded webcasts. Masks are encouraged.
This training is for legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice, social and health services workers, veterans, lay advocates, legislative aides, and anyone else who wants to learn about the basics of state and federal veterans' benefits. The training covers state veterans' benefits under G.L. c. 115 (administered by the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services), and federal benefits for healthcare, service-connected disability compensation, and non-service-connected pensions (administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). The session covers the basic application process, eligibility rules for veterans(military discharge status, financial eligibility, disqualifying conditions, refund status), and the disability requirements for benefits. It also covers the basics of filing an appeal and upgrading a less than honorable discharge.
This training is for legal services advocates, lawyers in private practice, social and health services workers, veterans, lay advocates, legislative aides, and anyone else who wants to learn about the basics of state and federal veterans' benefits. The training covers state veterans' benefits under G.L. c. 115 (administered by the Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services), and federal benefits for healthcare, service-connected disability compensation, and non-service-connected pensions (administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs). The session covers the basic application process, eligibility rules for veterans(military discharge status, financial eligibility, disqualifying conditions, refund status), and the disability requirements for benefits. It also covers the basics of filing an appeal and upgrading a less than honorable discharge.
Course Content
9:30am - 9:40amWelcome and Introduction
Anna Schleelein Richardson, Esq.,
Veterans Legal Services, Boston
9:40am - 9:55am
The Transition to Civilian Status & and a General Overview of Veterans Benefits
Dana Montalto, Esq.,
Harvard Law School/Legal Services Center, Jamaica Plain
9:55am - 11:05am
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Anna Schleelein Richardson, Esq.,
Veterans Legal Services, Boston
11:05am - 11:10am
Networking and Refreshment Break
11:00am - 12:15pm
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Benefits
Anna Schleelein Richardson, Esq.,
Veterans Legal Services, Boston
Steven J. Connor,
Veterans' Services Department, Northampton
12:15pm - 1:15pm
Lunch (on your own)
1:15pm - 2:00pm
Character of Discharge & Access to Veterans Benefits
Dana Montalto, Esq.,
Harvard Law School/Legal Services Center, Jamaica Plain
2:00pm - 2:05pm
Break
2:05pm - 3:20pm
M.G.L. c. 115 - Massachusetts Veterans Services’ Benefits
Betsy Gwin, Esq.,
MLRI, Boston
Steven J. Connor,
Veterans' Services Department, Northampton
Please Note
This webcast is delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal.
There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only.
They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.
Speakers
FacultySteven J. Connor,
Veterans' Services Department, Northampton
Betsy Gwin, Esq.,
MLRI, Boston
Dana Montalto, Esq.,
Harvard Law School/Legal Services Center, Jamaica Plain
Anna Schleelein Richardson, Esq.,
Veterans Legal Services, Boston
